Brother Computerized Embroidery Machine Sewing Machine User Manual


 
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Embroidering Neatly
This section describes the preparations and basic procedures for embroidering.
What to prepare
The following is necessary for embroidering.
Fabric
Prepare the fabric for embroidery. Prepare a piece
of fabric a little larger than the embroidery frame
that matches the size of the pattern you want to
embroider.
Note
z Always use stabilizer for embroidery
projects, especially when embroidering on
lightweight or stretch fabrics. Not using a
stabilizer may result in poor quality
embroidery designs.
CAUTION
Stabilizer material
Attach a stabilizer material for embroidery to the
fabric to prevent poor quality embroidery designs.
We recommend stabilizer material for
embroidery. Use a water soluble sheet on thin
materials like organdy and fabrics with a nap like
towels. For details, refer to “Optional accessories”
(page 7).
Embroidery thread
For the upper thread, use the embroidery thread
or country thread.
For the bobbin thread, use the embroidery bobbin
thread. For details, refer to “Optional accessories”
(page 7).
Note
z For good quality embroidery designs be sure
to use embroidery thread designed for
embroidery machines.
z Before starting to embroider, be sure there is
enough bobbin thread. If you continue
embroidering when the bobbin thread is
low, the thread may become tangled.
Do not embroider fabrics that are too
thick. To check the fabric thickness,
attach the embroidery frame to the
embroidery unit, and use (Needle
position button) to raise the needle. If
there is space between the embroidery
foot and the fabric, the fabric can be
embroidered. If there is not space, do not
embroider the fabric. Otherwise, the
needle may break, resulting in injury.
Be careful when embroidering
overlapping patterns. The needle may not
easily pierce the fabric, causing the
needle to break.
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